we are just desperate literally to find models that work for people like Mr. Blinderman

So, my question to those listening is if a gentleman with a degree of distinction from Oxford cannot get a loan from the United States banking system, how is it possible for 99 or 100 percent of the kids that I represent who are young…

Senator Hagan was absolutely a leader in pushing us to establish this provision within our bill.

The contracting of small business has no stronger advocate than Senator Cardin.

As many of you know, this week is National Small Business Week.

We think, because we have done this for a while in Louisiana, that fracking is safe under certain circumstances.

We have had a breakthrough, as you know, in finding almost 100 years, I understand, of natural gas reserves.

Natural gas is, you know, a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gasses. We have a 100-year supply.

We think it played a very important part in actually helping not only, you know, innovative companies, but also established companies, in developing a new line of automobiles with advanced technology that get better mileage and are at high…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 15 minutes from the time reserved on the majority side on this issue. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, this is a very important issue we are debating today, and there are very different views about how we should proceed. I rise to object to the Menendez bill that is on the floor. I urge my colleagues to vote no, and I wish to…

Mr. President, it might make us feel better to beat up on Big Oil, it might present a scapegoat in some quarters, but it will not lower prices at the pump, and that is what we need to talk about. The economic recovery we are in--slow and…

Mr. President, six Louisiana law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty this past year and will be recognized in Washington as part of the 49th annual commemoration of National Police Week. These brave officers made the…

It can produce vehicles that can achieve 40 miles per gallon, which I know the chair, who has been a leader on CAFE standards, would appreciate.

Mr. President, American families all around the country, certainly including Louisiana, are suffering as the price at the pump goes up and up. It does so just as we are trying to get ready to enjoy a little vacation time with our families…

this Senator will not vote for anything unless there is some recognition of the platform that our State, you know, serves for this industry

If we don't start issuing permits more quickly for new drilling, if we don't start exploring in areas that really deserve to be explored, this is not going to be reversed.

It is quite alarming that, to date, not one single new deepwater well permit for drilling in the Gulf has been issued.